Lost & Found
| Jorja Smith
Lost & Found
Lost & Found is the debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Jorja Smith. It was released on 8 June 2018 by FAMM, with distribution from The Orchard. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
The precocious 20-year-old singer fuses R&B, soul, and trip-hop on a debut album that documents her ongoing quest to discover who she is and how she fits into a troubled world.
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Consequence of Sound
Lost & Found is the sound of a true talent who’s already found herself, stepping forward with complete control of her vision as a formidable contender.
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Variety
“Lost & Found” is one of those rare records that’s adventurous but can also appeal to that aunt or sister-in-law or Grammy voter who finds a new artist they like every 15 years.
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Slant Magazine
With her debut album, Lost & Found, Jorja Smith taps into a well of innovative, open-wounded songwriting.
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NME
Walsall R&B prospect Jorja Smith just about justifies the hype on this sleek debut album
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High Snobriety
Jorja Smith’s ‘Lost & Found’ Is a Stunningly Sensuous Debut
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Hot New Hip Hop
Smith eschews hits for wandering romance on her impressively uncompromising debut.
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The Guardian
Ebbing and flowing with daydreams and a glossy but gritty pulse, Lost & Found is quietly, confidently remarkable.
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The Guardian
As far as the poetry of trying, failing and picking yourself up again goes, this has merit, but as for staking a claim as pop’s biggest new R&B talent, it doesn’t quite stand five stories tall.
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Pop Matters
While the songs on Lost & Found may not be perfect, however, it is still an astounding and appealing debut from an artist we're bound to be hearing from for a long time.
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Independent
Smith’s first full-length isn’t overly complex, but it doesn’t need to be: the combination of her robust vocals and the minimalistic production soar firmly on their own making Lost & Found a strong introduction.
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DJ Booth
Smith's 'Lost & Found' is not perfect, but its imperfections are captivating.
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The 405
Jorja Smith defines her compassionate voice with a striking debut, Lost & Found
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Exclaim
With classically trained vocals, storytelling swagger and a knack for melodic invention, Lost & Found serves as both introduction and foundation.
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Loud and Quiet
It lends a curious sense of short-term nostalgia to proceedings, and a destiny, alas, not to be remembered as a defining statement of its times that the early hype might have suggested.
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Ear Buddy
Jorja Smith's debut is likely to get lost among other R&B artists on the radio.
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Dork
There are moments here that would give even the most jaded listener goosebumps.
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Albumism
Overall, Jorja Smith's debut is a reminder that all is not lost with current music. Lost & Found should definitely find a place in your record collection.
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The Daily Californian
Despite the dearth of radio-friendly, upbeat songs, Lost & Found proves a rewarding listen for those who relate to its author’s throes of heartbreak.
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The Daily Trojan
“Lost & Found” is a testament to Jorja Smith’s ability to deliver a bonafide record as a solo artist. She shows off her songwriting prowess and soulful voice, developing the foundation of an up-and-coming career.
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Sound Blab
The album is refreshing to hear, never spiteful, never too off-based, but most importantly a statement on emotion and how each of us can and probably should deal with our feelings.
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Medium
The sound we are given is that of a young woman who knows that she is talented and is ready to go the distance in music.
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Now Toronto
Jorja Smith's debut album Lost & Found suggests her ascent is far from over
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Spectrum Culture
Jorja Smith sings as though she’s got decades of heartache like only a 20-year-old can. That’s not a slight, because she sells the hell out of it. The melodrama, both in production and voice, is prestinely placed, almost mathematic in the way it jerks tears.
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The Line of Best Fit
Sometimes it is easy to forget that Lost & Found is Smith’s first LP. The sureness and creativity that exudes from each and every song disguises what some would call a lack of experience.
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Financial Times
The album comes across as thoughtful and authentic, the true measure of its success.
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The Student Playlist
Jorja Smith's diverse range of styles and genre exercises, as well as her stunning vocal ability, make 'Lost & Found' one of the best British pop debuts in years
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DIY
There’s a diversity of stylistic approach and yet a singularity of vision that few artists are able to combine so early on.
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The Fresh Committee
Conversely, as a whole, Lost & Found is a strong start to a blossoming career.
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Hand Me The Aux
Jorja Smith has a level of grace and confidence many twice her age lack.
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Clash
While ‘Lost & Found’ doesn’t feel like Jorja Smith’s magnum opus, it’s a brilliant first draft.
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Shropshire Star
This approach to most of the tracks makes it strong yet soft so it always sounds assertive without ever pushing the boundaries of volume. It's a nice effect, making this both a strong, empowering record and yet one you can relax with on a Sunday afternoon.
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Uproxx
Across her debut, Lost & Found Jorja’s floats in and out, deep and rumbling like the sea, always containing more than you think it might, but just as powerful when spread thin, sweeping up against the edges of the song, then pulling back.
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The Ratings Game
Jorja plays so many different R&B roles on this album, and each of them make sure you’re on your toes emotionally.
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The Times
Precociously mature with a languid kind of soulfulness
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Good Music All Day
Sharing her identity track by track, Jorja Smith teaches and learns more and more about herself and the directions she heads making her debut album wholesome and highly recommended.
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GIGsoup
The soulful voice and production working collectively brings emotion and life to each track.
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UKRNB
This is one of the strongest R&B Debut albums for quite some time.
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Mystic Sons
Rather than look to spread herself out, she has focused her sound into one specific direction and mastered it down to a tee. Filled with soul and a modest production, the record never feels the need to shout about itself, but instead stays humble and invites you closer with a mesmerising pull.
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Press Play Ok
Don’t get us wrong, all the elements are present and correct. The title track, while unremarkable, keeps Smith’s vocals powered enough to remind you why she is so celebrated;
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Lede In
Jorja Smith Exudes Confidence and Class on Her Debut Album Lost & Found
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Mobo
Lost and Found will give you goose-bumps, but also make you desperate to hear what Jorja Smith unveils next.
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Noisey
Jorja Smith Plays It Safe Yet Plays to Win
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Lemon Wire
Jorja Smith’s first full length album, “Lost & Found,” is as silky smooth as a Zadie Smith novel. It has the same impossible coolness and an equally impossible ease of poetic nuance.
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Amor Magazine
If you are expecting an album full of club bangers, ‘Lost & Found’ is definitely not the one for you. However I believe ‘Lost & Found’ finds its strength in pensive ballads where Jorja Smiths vocals sit comfortably on low tempo beats...
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Revolt
What makes Jorja resonate so much isn't just her message, but the way she brilliantly and so passionately belts it out.
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